BM # 30 Week I Day 2 For the second day under the combos I chose to make Adai and Avial.This is a very popular combo from Tamil Nadu, a state in the Southern India . I had never made Adai before and even though it is supposed to be served for breakfast…
Karele ji Katt / Bitter Gourd Saute’
BM # 29 Week 4 Day 1 Color of the day… Green A new week begins and this week is a color week for me.For the color theme we have to pick the color of the day and make a dish, the end product may or may not be the ingredient color.…
Kesari Badaam Gulab Doodh ka Masala / Saffron, Almond Rose Milk Powder
BM # 29 Week 3 Day 3 When I chose the theme spice powders I did not know what I would be posting.I wanted to post something that I genuinely use.Well everyone knows I am a great fan of roses and use them lavishly in my cooking.So I decided to make a aroma filled…
Chole ka Masala
BM # 29 Week 3 Day 2 We all are great fans of Chole. Specially if prepared in the authentic Punjabi style.There are many versions of this dish.In fact I myself prepare 3-4 and my sis in law makes a version which is truly awesome.She makes a special spice mix, which is normally instant, but…
Garam Masala / Indian Spice Powder
BM # 29 Week 3 Day 1 This is the 3rd week of this BM and for this week I shall be making Indian Spice Powders. Normally except for garam masala we do not make any major masalas.Sambar powder is one spice mix that I use to make, but that department has been…
Choondo , the Gujju relish
BM #28 Day 2 Choondo is a sweet mango relish, which is prepared with grated raw mangoes and sugar. Preferably made with Vanraaj mangoes. It is a combination of Mangoes and sugar, where the sugar is determined by the sourness of mangoes. Gujarati ladies are very good with their pickles and relishes and during…
Keri Pyaz ki Chutney / Raw Mango and Onion Relish
BM # 28 Day 1 With summer setting in the food changes .Everyone looks for light simple food avoiding spices and oil.Chilled treats and cold food is what we generally relish.Now this is a chutney which I have been eating since I have got married,a specialty of my M.I.L.This can be made in a jiffy and…
Paalak Dahi wada / Spinach Fritters in Curd
BM # 27 Day 21 Seasonal : Summer The food habits change with the season. Summers , one just likes to drink loads of butter milk or lemon juice to beat the heat. I like to eat all chilled stuff, like salads, dahiwads, chaats… Paalak Dahiwadas are really unique and they taste fantastic.My sister…
Carrot Pickle
BM # 27 Day 19 Seasonal : Winter This is a pickle recipe ,which I had been searching since years.My granny used to make this and it was everyone’s favorite. Mom does not make any pickles and just could not recollect the measurements …strange , but I got this recipe from a book by…
Sindhi Pickles
BM # 27 Day 18 Seasonal : Winter While we are in winter season, I would like to tell you that this is the time when we have lots of pickles. These pickles are oil free and have a shelf life of a week or so.They have to be prepared fresh and it takes…